I loved you so much more than I let you think I do
My Dearest Patrick,
I find myself sitting down to write you this letter, a letter I wish I could have shared with you in person. It's been so many years, yet the ache in my heart is as fresh as the day you left us so unexpectedly.
Remember the first time we met? Your laughter echoed through the room, and I couldn't help but be drawn to your warmth. From that moment, our love story began, a beautiful tale filled with laughter, shared dreams, and quiet moments that spoke volumes. I never got the chance to tell you just how much you meant to me. I told you that I love you, but I don’t think you knew how strong my love was. I think I loved you so much more than let you think I do.
Life took an unexpected turn the day you left us. The news struck like a thunderbolt, leaving me in a storm of grief that I still navigate daily. Your absence is a void that cannot be filled, and the years have not dulled the ache.
You were the anchor of our family, and without you, life has felt like sailing without a compass. I remember the joy in your eyes when we welcomed our children into this world, the countless bedtime stories you read to them, and the quiet strength you offered during challenging times.
The day you left, our world shattered. I wish I could have told you how much I loved you, how you were my confidant, my partner in every sense of the word. Your kindness, your quirks, and the way you loved me were the pillars of my world.
I want you to know that your memory lives on in every corner of our home and in the hearts of our children. They've grown into remarkable individuals, each carrying a piece of you within them.
I've tried to move forward, to embrace life as you would have wanted, but it's been a journey filled with stumbling blocks. The colors of the world seem muted without you, and even the simplest joys are tinged with the bittersweet realization that you're not here to share them.
Life continues, but it feels incomplete without your laughter and your presence. I miss you more than words can express. You were my love, my confidant, and my greatest gift.
Until we meet again.
With all my love,
Mary
